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The Future. American Express announced that it’s acquiring restaurant reservation platform Tock for $400 million from Squarespace. With hot restaurant reservations facing a Ticketmaster-like bot problem that puts tables in the hands of opportunist scalpers, having an Amex card may soon be the quickest and easiest way to score an open spot at exclusive eateries. […]
The Future. Following his controversial public remarks about advertisers, Elon Musk has just launched a charm offensive at the 2024 Cannes Lions to persuade brands to return to X (formerly Twitter). If Musk can uphold a commitment to brand safety and address advertiser concerns sensibly, it’s possible that X could win back the trust of […]
The Future. After a tough year, Fisker is officially filing for bankruptcy. More than anything, the downfall of the buzzy EV startup shows the power of influencers to shape the narrative of a startup… which could lead cautious companies to make them a larger part of market-testing products before they’re on the wrong end of […]
The Future. Netflix announced the first two locations of its brick-and-mortar Netflix House retail and entertainment destinations, now slated to open in 2025. If demand is high, don’t be surprised if the streamer opens a full-fledged theme park built around its hit franchises. Are you still watching… shopping… dining?Netflix is one step away from giving […]
The Future. As the popularity of the WNBA continues to rise, sneaker brands are finally stepping up their sponsorship game. The new deals, cutting-edge products, and associated marketing could finally help drive up the price of media rights for women’s basketball to get closer to parity with men’s. Lacing up the leagueWelcome to the new […]
The Future. The Wayne Enterprises Experience wants you (if you’re very rich) to shop for Batman-branded merch as if you were Bruce Wayne himself, exploring a shoppable recreation of Wayne Manor. If the retail experience is successful, studios and streamers may roll out their own versions to tout limited-edition merch collabs, like a shoppable Bridgerton […]
The Future. IKEA announced that it’s hiring employees to work at its new virtual retail store in Roblox. The job opportunity seemingly marks the first time a major retailer is hiring people to work within the metaverse… but others are sure to quickly follow. Don’t be surprised if many of Gen Alpha’s first jobs are […]
The Future. A group of major investment firms, companies, and high net-worth individuals have filed with the SEC to launch a new national stock exchange in Texas. While there used to be several exchanges last century, the last few decades have been dominated by the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Considering how partisan politics […]
The Future. In an industry shocker, Dr. Pepper has tied Pepsi-Cola for the second most popular soda in America — the first time anyone has ascended to Pepsi’s position in 40 years, per sales volume data from Beverage Digest. As Dr. Pepper tries to push Pepsi out of the slot for good, prepare for the […]
The Future. Major brands are helping pay tuition to capture the attention of Gen Z. As more companies get in on the action to build a bond with potential customers, don’t be surprised if some brands create tuition-to-employment pipelines so they can track promising talent as early as possible… that is, if they want to go to […]